RPsmoke420
Active Member
In those bucketeer systems, how do the roots gets water/nutes before they touch the water ? Do you do a manual feeding ? Setup an irrigation hub, what ???
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funkydope
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Yes....I am currently using a submersible pump with an irrigation hub. It works the best....I am getting great results using this method
RPsmoke420
Active Member
Which pump do you run ??
Is the hub really necessary ? I would only grow 1 plant per system. So, couldn't I just run a single line from the pump to the rockwool/plant base.
I was thinking of buying 1 or 2 to add into my bubbleponics room.
Brazko
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So chief, should I be topping off with Nuted / adjusted PH water as well, instead of topping off w/ PH water alone... Or does it Matter? IT does kinda make sense tho because that would keep the correct PPM/gal right?
funkydope
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Well....the hub isn't necessary, but you will need to find an adapter for the pump that will fit one of the small irrigation lines, so you can put the line through the side of the cup. It is alot easier to use the irrigation hub. The pump will come with all the adapters needed for the irrigation hub. Check out my pick below. I am using the irrigation hub and three lines...just to make sure I have good coverage on my rockwool. and if you ever need to have more then one plant in your system for a short period you can just direct one of you lines away like I did. I had to put that plant there for a few days while I repaired a bucket. Plant never suffered major shock.
Here is the website bought my irrigation hubs from. You will save more then 50% from the Stealth Hydro prices. http://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/06-620-6-Outlet-Adjustable-Drip-Emitter-p/06-620.htm
Integra21
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If you look at my grow, I am using 5 gallons shared between 6 plants. Less than a gallon each. And they grew very well minus some water problems from a bad filter. The only thing to keep in mind, the less water per plant, the more the ph and ppm's will fluctuate in a shorter time period. I usually adjust my res 2-4 times a day. But if space is a limiting factor, especially height, you can make do mith much less than 5 gallons per plant.
RPsmoke420
Active Member
Awesome man, thank you for the quick reply. Using a hub makes sense, would also help regulate the amount of water flowing over the roots, and just easier to handle.Well....the hub isn't necessary, but you will need to find an adapter for the pump that will fit one of the small irrigation lines, so you can put the line through the side of the cup. It is alot easier to use the irrigation hub. The pump will come with all the adapters needed for the irrigation hub. Check out my pick below. I am using the irrigation hub and three lines...just to make sure I have good coverage on my rockwool. and if you ever need to have more then one plant in your system for a short period you can just direct one of you lines away like I did. I had to put that plant there for a few days while I repaired a bucket. Plant never suffered major shock.
Here is the website bought my irrigation hubs from. You will save more then 50% from the Stealth Hydro prices. http://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/06-620-6-Outlet-Adjustable-Drip-Emitter-p/06-620.htm
Thanks for that link ! Place is awesome. +rep
Mongobud
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What's goin on guys?
Roseman,
I found H2O2 12%, the best I could find, the Hydro shop didn't even have anything stronger. Anyway I followed your steps, still using the same amounts you suggest even though it was weaker, and an 2 hours later Im already noticed a difference in root color. They are whiter, as expected using H2O2 I guess.
When I added my 4 gallons of nutrient solution I ph'd it at 6.1, That was this afternoon at about 4:00 pm. At 7:30 It was up to 6.7, so I adjusted it back down to 6.4
I was thinking I would have to adjust the PH more frequently than once a day since I'm only using 4 gallons.
I appreciate you and all the other heads help, I'll post some pictures soon hopefully. I have a paranoia issue with posting pics online so we'll see.
Roseman,
I found H2O2 12%, the best I could find, the Hydro shop didn't even have anything stronger. Anyway I followed your steps, still using the same amounts you suggest even though it was weaker, and an 2 hours later Im already noticed a difference in root color. They are whiter, as expected using H2O2 I guess.
When I added my 4 gallons of nutrient solution I ph'd it at 6.1, That was this afternoon at about 4:00 pm. At 7:30 It was up to 6.7, so I adjusted it back down to 6.4
I was thinking I would have to adjust the PH more frequently than once a day since I'm only using 4 gallons.
I appreciate you and all the other heads help, I'll post some pictures soon hopefully. I have a paranoia issue with posting pics online so we'll see.
Roseman
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MostlyCrazy
New Member
Saw the sprout! Ain't she cute! Was that on the "very" cracked seed?
chkn915
Member
Thank you veery much. I cant wait to see how the smoke is. Do you have any tips for drying? And is there any way you can send me the link to making hash? I cant find it!
MostlyCrazy
New Member
For drying the last two grows I used this:
http://www.organizeworld.com/laundry/carousel-hanging-dryer.html/
Thre are many models of "portable" clothes dryers out there. Works great for me. Cut the stem, trim the bud, hang it up to dry. Put a small fan near but not on the buds when drying. I aim the fan at the closest corner.
Here you go I happen to have that link saved. Have to do it myself here in a week or so.
https://www.rollitup.org/dwc-bubbleponics/7897-stealth-hydro-bubbleponics-systems-740.html
Nice looking young ones!
http://www.organizeworld.com/laundry/carousel-hanging-dryer.html/
Thre are many models of "portable" clothes dryers out there. Works great for me. Cut the stem, trim the bud, hang it up to dry. Put a small fan near but not on the buds when drying. I aim the fan at the closest corner.
Here you go I happen to have that link saved. Have to do it myself here in a week or so.
https://www.rollitup.org/dwc-bubbleponics/7897-stealth-hydro-bubbleponics-systems-740.html
Nice looking young ones!
MostlyCrazy
New Member
About friggin time! LOL!
chkn915
Member
Thanks MC. Im so glad to have my camera back and be able to communicate again. Im harvesting one plant on saturday. My bagseed still has some time to go.
Sorry i missed the meeting MR. MC sir sorry i wont miss anymore or be late!